Violin by Circle of William Forster III London circa 1810-1820 - Cert Available
This violin was created by those who followed William Forster III's work and were closely associate with him.
William Forster III was a prominent maker in the Forster violinmaking family. He made his first instrument in 1779 and thereafter worked alongside his father. During his tenure, the family business pursued a wide range of ventures, including an unsuccessful attempt at the greengrocer trade, which ultimately contributed to Forster’s death in 1824. His work can be grouped into four distinct categories, with his cellos regarded as particularly fine—especially those based on Stradivari models. Instruments on Stainer models also exist, and overall the workmanship is of high quality, featuring distinctive scrolls. George Craske and Samuel Gilkes are known to have supplied some instruments to the firm.
Maker: Circle of William Forster III
Region: England
Year: 1810-1820
Specifications
Body Length: 356mm
Upper Bout: 164.5mm
Middle Bout: 110mm
Lower Bout: 203mm
Certification: Florian Leonhard
SKU: P1131-CM-Ci406
Level: Professional
William Forster III was a prominent maker in the Forster violinmaking family. He made his first instrument in 1779 and thereafter worked alongside his father. During his tenure, the family business pursued a wide range of ventures, including an unsuccessful attempt at the greengrocer trade, which ultimately contributed to Forster’s death in 1824. His work can be grouped into four distinct categories, with his cellos regarded as particularly fine—especially those based on Stradivari models. Instruments on Stainer models also exist, and overall the workmanship is of high quality, featuring distinctive scrolls. George Craske and Samuel Gilkes are known to have supplied some instruments to the firm.
Maker: Circle of William Forster III
Region: England
Year: 1810-1820
Specifications
Body Length: 356mm
Upper Bout: 164.5mm
Middle Bout: 110mm
Lower Bout: 203mm
Certification: Florian Leonhard
SKU: P1131-CM-Ci406
Level: Professional